The company Aurora received recognition at the Sustainable Impact Award 2025 by presenting its educational project Aurora Students — a business school for students that combines academic knowledge with real-world experience in a large company. This award is given to initiatives that strengthen the economy, support communities, protect the environment, and promote ethical practices and innovation. During the 5th International Forum on Sustainable Development, the jury selected only ten outstanding projects, among them Aurora Students — a testament to the importance of investing in youth as a driving force for the future.
Aurora Students emerged as a bold business initiative aimed at shaping a new generation of professionals. The idea is simple yet powerful: to give students real access to the inner workings of the company, let them feel the pace of business, understand how decisions are made, and acquire their first managerial skills. This is especially important for the region where Aurora is one of the largest employers, as the project has become a bridge between university classrooms and the modern labor market.
The competition for admission to the school confirmed its uniqueness: more than two hundred applications and only fourteen finalists. The project attracted the most motivated young people — those seeking action, responsibility, real business challenges, and the opportunity to prove themselves. For universities, Aurora Students has also become a reference point, demonstrating how effectively education and business can collaborate.
Training within Aurora Students is an intensive, nearly month-long program built on practice. Lectures from top managers, work with real business cases, team assignments, and the development of communication and management skills gave participants the opportunity to quickly identify their strengths and gain their first hands-on experience in a business environment. The project’s principle is clear: no dry theory — only knowledge applied immediately.
After completing the program, participants received the opportunity to intern at the company, and the best of them were given a chance to continue studying at leading business schools in Ukraine with Aurora’s support. This makes Aurora Students not an abstract educational initiative but a real career launchpad and an opportunity for young people to gain their first significant professional experience.
For the company, this project has also become an important investment. Aurora gained a team of young, ambitious talents who already understand its culture and vision. Such programs strengthen workforce stability, form a strong talent pipeline, and demonstrate that business can be a responsible partner to the community by creating opportunities for the younger generation.
Aurora Students is an example of how business can influence society far beyond economic activity. The project inspires students, supports the company, and demonstrates that Ukrainian youth are ready to be a driving force for change today.
